No Laughing Matter: What the Intersection of Humor, the Lanham Act and the First Amendment Means for Brand Owners

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Finnegan is a sponsor of Lexology’s webinar “No Laughing Matter: What the Intersection of Humor, the Lanham Act and the First Amendment Means for Brand Owners.” Join Finnegan partner Morgan Smith for a discussion of the intersection between the Lanham Act and the First Amendment with a focus on the Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court. Discussion topics will include:

1. Current law regarding use of trademarks in expressive works
2. Ninth Circuit ruling in Jack Daniel’s Properties
3. Summary of arguments presented in Jack Daniels by parties and various amici
4. Practical implications and challenges regarding use of trademarks in expressive works. Will SCOTUS provide clarity?